A thick, hearty stew of white beans slow-cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and aromatic spices until creamy and rich. This humble but deeply satisfying dish is a staple of everyday Kosovar cooking.
Ingredients
500g dried white beans, soaked overnight
2 onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 carrots, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp paprika
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1Drain the soaked beans and place in a large pot, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil for ten minutes, then drain again.
2Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and red pepper in oil until softened.
3Add the beans back, along with tomato paste, paprika, and bay leaf.
4Cover with water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for seventy to ninety minutes.
5The stew is ready when the beans are completely tender and the broth is thick and creamy.
6Season with salt and pepper, remove bay leaf, and serve hot.
Did You Know?
Fasule is so popular in Kosovo that it is sometimes called the national dish of the working class.